[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c8.405 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.405 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.405 - **Language:** English ### [c8.405](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.405) Years went by and Mandodarī became a blooming lady and yet she remained firm in her determination. One day she was playing in the royal gardens with her companions when the prince of Kosala, Virasena came that way by mistake. The extraordinary beauty of the princess attracted him and he made a request to her through her companions to marry him. But Mandodarī refused. - [Previous: c8.404](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.404) - [Next: c8.406](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.406) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.405](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.405) · Pramāṇa